Denly and Gidman ensure Kent shine amid gloomy skies

By Jon Couch

Will to win: Will Gidman took a Kent career-best 5-47 against the Pakistan tourists

JOE DENLY hit his 24th firstclass century as Kent enjoyed some valuable batting practice in an otherwise rainlashed tour match with Pakistan at The Sptifire Ground.
The former England opener shared a club record secondwicket stand of 160 with Sean Dickson (74) before the two sides eventually shook hands on a draw after more than 50 millimetres of rain had fallen in Canterbury on Monday.
Vice-captain Denly smashed three sixes and 14 fours in an unbeaten 113 and along wi...

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